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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-13

MASTER SMITHS INcoME.-Courtand H.
Saith, Jr., boy who will be 10 years old
JAM q next. has had the comfortable allow.
ance of 900 year, but his farther, who is
an ex. mayor of Alexandria, Va, thought it
wasn't enough. Judge Donohue yesterday
agreed with him. and issued an order di-
recting the Central Trust Company to make
the sum $500 The boy is the only child
of Charlotte f Smith, who was the daughter
Of Eeazer Parmly. at her death there was
given to The Central Trust Company her share
Of her farther's estate, 1851, 10206 in trust
for her son. The annual income is 80 400,
and a surplus income of SOS, 667, 90 has al
ready accumulated. Mr.. Smith, in his et:-
ton, said the boy was weak, and private
tutor was required for him, he being unable
TO attend school. The boy is now living
near Alexandria, but his farther fears q
European trip will be necessary for the ban.
eft OF his health, and made that the ground
for the petition.--New York Star Of to day.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
EsShmSs,K%S'S|>S~sTzf.<<sT31Yd
TIE NICARAGUA CANAL.

American engineers, at intervals for the
last forty years, have demonstrated every
material fact; and we can now calculate
the route, cost, traffic and profits of the
proposed canal as accurately as if it ran
between lake and river in Illinois or Ohio
glance at the map of Central America
will show that the dividing summit is
very near the Pacific coast; that just east
of that summit lies Nicaragua lake, and
that the San Juan river flows thence to
the Atlantic. But there is on that part
of the enlarged isthmus no mountain,
strictly speaking; that lake is but 10
feet above the level of the sea; it is 40
miles long and thirty-five miles broad,
separated from the Pacific coast drainage
by very low divide, and from it the San
Juan river flows with n gentle current 119
miles to the Caribbean sea, or Atlantic
ocean, as you please. The annual rain
fall i'll Nicaragua lake basin is ninety
eight inches-about three times that OF
eastern New 1ork-and more than ample
to insure permanent supply to the river;
its average width is 600 feet, and it receives
from the lake in the dryest seasons not
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

gees above the head; tie downward
reach, when il is almost on the ground,
amd Il stroke to make it strike the top Of
tac wall and thus rebound far above tho
head If tlc opposite player Sometimes
the player has to spring high in air to
catch ball going over lii; head; and when
more than one is on IA side they have the
privilege Of ''out play and lin play"
one or two in the line and one or two, rs
the case may he, II little farther back.
The player also has the privilege Of send
ing the h"ll ;..i:iu!t the side wall so that
il will ''tarrum' on the main wall and
thus duul Il tic uncertainty RS to its final
coarse. 1t il plain HAT the game To-
qu.rrS wide awake ne"loImcra
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN,.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL PROJECT
REVIVED.

Something About the United States Ex-
Map of the Proposed Water Way and
of the Ports of Greytown and Brito.
The long and irregular stretch Of land
that unites North and South America has
been an object Of commercial and roman
tic interest ever since the day-Sept 90,
1jl3-when Nasco Nuncz dc Balboa first
completed its passage and discovered the
South Pacific ocean. Every nation has
recognized its importance; every great en-
gineer has suggested canal or other
means of transit to escape the long and
dangerous voyage around Cape Horn; al
most innumerable plans have been Of
fered, and yet the close of the year 1887
witnesses tho first practicable enterprise
The facts are proved at last; the Mica
ragua Canal company is fully organized
in New York city, with sufficient capital
guaranteed. Commander II. G. Taylor's
expedition is to make the final surveys
and settle the route-via the San Juan
river, Lake Nicaragua and the proposed
cut thence to the Pacific 1t is now CON
coded by oil unprecedented authorities that
the De Lesseps canal across the Isthmus
of Darien is disastrous failure, as nearly
$500, 0G0, 600 has already been expended
and only beginning made. 1t is there
fore of the utmost Importance that no
mistakes should be made, and that the
public should have full and exact in
formation as to the route by the Nicaragua
lake, which is distinctly the American
route. On this point we are, fortunately,
well informed. Surveys by British and
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
A Card,

To all who are suffering from the errors ana in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness, early de.
cay, loss of manhood &c, | will send a recipe
that will cure You, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy wHs discovered by missionary in
South America send n self addressed envelope
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

\ rAiLlSo hEASh
drawn another line, intersecting Mt
each end scmi-circle Of three feet
diameter. 1t is obvious, therefore, that IL
there is but one player on each side. he
has TO dance about very lively to catch
the ball at the numerous angles it natur-
ally rebounds, and that the object Of each
player is to make as many unexpected
angles Us possible, and make them very rap
idly. If the striker fails to make the ball
rebound beyond the cross line, he loses q
point, and tho same if nc allows 1t to
escape him and come to q rest ON the
ground. Thirty one such misses consti-
tute game; SO the NOR skillful the
players the longer the game continues,
and experts occasionally maintain the
action till complete exhaustion OF one or
the other compels failure. The regulu-
ton ball is but little over en- inch in
diameter, covered with chamois OF pig
skim and its elasticity is calculated to
produce perpendicular bound of four
teen inches from fall OF fifteen feet. 1t
is plain thai success in such game re-
quires agility, good wind, quick action
and an eye almost infallible in detcrmin-
ing the angle which the ball is going to
take; and conversely, that the game de-
VelopS these qualities An expert can decide
i'll the flash of an eye, rs soon as his opponent
has struck, what line the ball will take
against the wall and consequently on what
angle il will rebounds: and sometimes he
can determine the intended stroke from
the attitude of the striker. While tho
striker has to throw his body into almost
every possible attitude to meet the re-
bounding ball ana send it on its quick re-
turn, there are certain fancy strokes"
which delight the artistic eyc-such as the
upward reach, to catch the ball as it
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
CURES ALI. E;l|MORS

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

championship Of the world, have brought
handball into especial notice. The sport
originated in Ireland, and is by some there
considered the national game much as
baseball is in America.
Handball is played in court, usually
with three walls, and the action is much
like that of so called "barnball," in which
the boy bats the ball against q house or
barn, the success of his game depending
upon the length of time he can keep the
ball going without missing a stroke and
allowing it to settle on the ground. But
in handball as a game there are careful
lines made and rules enforced, SO that two,
four, six or eight players can take part.
When there are but two, however, the
contest Is rather eXhausting, and except
the court be quite large eight crowd 1t too
much, so three against three is best for
amateurs. The handball court is feature
of the gymnasium in several boarding
schools of America especially those under
Catholic management. Alderman Casey's
court is type Of the best, and consists Of
room, or entry, forty feet high and
covered by n skylight, which is protected
by wire screen. The side walls and the
back wall are of brick, painted white, to
serve as a good background for the dark
ball, and the room is sixty feet long. or
course there is no place for spectators ex-
ccpt at the open end behind the players
The floor is of smooth, hard asphalt. A
each side of which stand the contending
forces. AcoBss the room, about twenty
five feet from the back wall, IL
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
to guarantee pro-

lection, the final survey is to be
made, and we are justified il accepting
tic colnpuny's promise that the year 1895
will sec the Nicaragua interocean ship
canal in successful operation.
II any man questions the utility Of such
work or its profit On q cost Of say $780,
cOo,0JO lot him consider these facts: Cali
fo:Ela and Oregon now expert 30, 0C0, 600
bushels Of wheat year, which is four
months on its way to Boston OF Liverpool
aud could go in four weeks by this canal;
200, COO, eco pounds Of tea go around the
far southern Capes to Europe and could go
in half the time by this canal; Australia
and New Zealand send every year 300
OOO,C0O pounds Of wool to Europc-this
route would shorten the distance 1T least u
third: Peru exports At least 500. COO tons
yearly Of cllano which wants this route,
and all the trade by water from the At
lantic to the Pacific coasts Of the United
states, all from the western coast of
South America to the Atlantic states and
Europe, all that between Europe and the
central section of the South seas would
Gene this way. In short, the annual ton
mage through the canal would be much
greater than that which pays $4,000 coo
in tolls to the Sucz canal. with II certainty
of immense increase. And the highest
estimated cost is but 500, coo, Coo Add
the political considerations and i, will be
plain that the Inauguration Of this work
marks an important era for the United
StatpG
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

t'" n.>"n"' per milc, which is
less than that of the Ohio and the first sug-
gestion, naturally, was that the river itself
should be utilized by canalization. as the
French call their recent works reducing
me SEINE to series of basins separated
hy locks. But the survey shows that
nearly all the descent of the San Jnan
is in four rapids-the Castillo, Del Toro
Bo!us and Machuca. The obvious con
ciusion was that only the lower part of
the river should be canaliZed and that
above the first rapids there should
be canal proper. Capt. Child, en-
American engineer, in 1851, took
careful levels Of the entire line and
recommended that the first ninety miles
of TIE river be 'canalizcd," as it can be
mace nayiSable for the largest ships at a
moderate cost, and that the remaining
distance to the lake be traycrsad by n shin
canal. MS report was warmly indorsel
by Col. Albert, the illusrrious officer of the
Ch'teo states engineer corps, and it was
50 eminently correct in general that it has
been the basis CT ell subsequent SURVEYS
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
Courtesy in Counting Rooms.

y canvGssor who is selling an article
used in counting rooms says that not one
business man in fifty receives him with
any lack Of courtesy, in spite Of the fact
that lac often diSturbs them when they
are busy. This may be partly due, he
thinks, to his manner Il approaching.
them, but chiefly to the consideration
they show n man who is trying as hard in
his way 10 make living rs they are in
Observation-Disclosures Times.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

less than 800, 600
cubic f C e t q
minute, or four
times what is
needed for q
canal in each di-
rection to the sea.
The descent of
the san Juan
river averages
but ten inches
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

and calculations,
the only discus
sion beng rs to
S h ort sections
and minor de-
tails. And now
that the Nicara-
guam government
has made all tho
desired conces-
sions, ard the
United S tates
government is SO
far committed as
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
'eeure tickets for the Fifth Grand Drawn.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 18th. 1887.
Capital Prize, $3.50.
LIST OF PRIZES:

NOTICE.-Tickets are 25 cents only. Rp.
order for less than one dollar to be forwarded tn
not receive notice. wiz
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
THURSDAY, DECEMBER %.

FORENOON
Rollcal at o'clock.
Music.
9:3-IIistory in Higher Grades CHAs GR1swoLp
Discussion by the Institute.
Observation-Disclosures Miss GERTRUDE VAN EoEsEN.
lO:l5-Supplemenary Reading MuNsoN
Recess 1880.
lO:4o-Penmanship and Drawing .............JW FAIRS
Discussion by the Institute.
III :3O-Common Fractions. EDrrU
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-10
THE GAME OF HANDBACl.

An Irish Diversion That 10 Now Popular
IN New York.
The Irish game of handball Is the latest
"fad' in New York. There are already
several courts, or alleys, as Americans
would call them, in the city; the most
noted are the Murray Hill court and AL
derman Casey's new court in BROOKLYN.
The games between John Lawlor, the
champion of Ireland. and Alderman
Casey, the American champion, for the
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
Montana Sheep.

CH1cAe September a2.-The supply
of sheep which comes from Oregon, Mon
tana and other northern range countries
forms no ineonsiderable factor in the
sheep market hero, and there have been
free arrivals of these directly from the
ranges, during the past few days. They
are, the Stock Ytrd Reporter says,usually
quite desirable in quality; and have sold
at $3.45 to 1855 for averages of los to 100
pounds. In conversation with shippers ii
is learned that prospects are favorable to a
lesser number than usual, which should
rebound to the benefit of native sheep. A
prominent Oregon shipper whs markets
many thousand each season, said that last
wear his state sent out 100000 sheep.
These were for the most part driven and
pastured through the summer in Nehras-
ka, then fed on corn for q few weeks be-
fore finally placing on the market. Thus
far this year the number forwarded from
Oregon is not over $50. GOO, with compare
lively few yet to come. These cost about
So at the starting point, against $1.75 last
year. In cur local market a general firm
ness has been apparent, especially for
choice natives aud choice lambs. A few
days ago a Pennsylvania mar bought a car
load of New Mexico goats here at an aver
age price Of $1.75 To So per head.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
,It1pGa RAE aELEcTEp.
The Grand Parade.

ST. LOUIS, October 1.-The parade was
a noteworthy feature in the Grand Army
celebration, despite the bad weather.
When the order to fall in for the parade
was received at the various headquarters,
the men tumbled out of their tents and
rooms and prepared for a battle with the
elements, with rubber coats and umbrellas
and trousers rolled up. The column was
formed at / o'clock and Chief Marshal
Grier at the head of the mounted police,
followed by the grand marshal with his
chief of staff and aids. Next came Logan
post Of St. Louis, followed by the com
manding-chief. with the Springfield rifles
as his staff of 100 men. They were pre-
coded by carriages in which were the gov
eruor aud other henored guests. In the
lead was one occupied by Major Francis
and General Sherman. Cheer after cheer
marked the progress of the old enman
der. Great enthusiasm was manifested
also as each well-knaWn veteran appear
ed in the ranks OF the war-worn soldiers.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
Indians Showing Fight.

BrLLISas, October Twenty young
Crows hare just returned from . raid
upon the Piegans. Their leaders, Chiefs
Thunder and lightning, were on Friday
ordered arrested for horse-stealing by
Agent Williamson. They were so in
Ger sed thereby that they began an attack
upon the agency buildings. firing upon
them but without injnring any person.
The agent sent A scout to Fort Custer for
military aid. Four troops of cavalry were
sent to his relief Saturday morning. The
Indians were camped near the agency
and were making threats against the agent
and his assistants. Three OF the troops re-
turned to the post this morning, leaving
one to guard the agency buildings and aid
the Indian police IN arresting the horse
thieves. The Indians will resist but they
say they will not light the soldiers.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
The Yankee Craft Victorious Again

NEW YORK. October l. In the inter
national yacht race the Volunteer again
defeated the Scotch yacht Thistle. The
wind was blowing a gale during the en-
tire race. The rain and fog hid the effect
of the race, driving away the crowds from
the excursion steamers that were to accom-
pany the yachts. The associated press
tug followed the racers and had on board
a plentiful supply of carrier pigeons by
which the crowds on shore were kept in
formed Of the progress of the race.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
A Daring Stage Robbery.

GALVESTON, Texas, October 1.-ATem
pie, Texas, special says: Two of the
most daring stage robberies ever perpe-
trated in Texas occurred Thursday night
in Kennels county. A stage bound from
San Angelo to Ballinger was halted ut ii
o'clock by a single highwayman six miles
from Ballinger. He stood eight passen-
gers in a row and went through their
pockets, securing nearly $4,000 in money
and considerable jewelry. When the stage
going in the opposite direction came
along the rohber went through them in
the same way.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
To Settle the Fisheries Question.

WASHINGTON, September 29.-The pres
ident has invited Hon. w. L. Putnam of
Maine and Hon. James B. Angel of Mich
igan t o act with the secretary of state in
negotiations for a settlement with Great
Britain of the fishery question. Both gen
tlemen have accepted. Putnam has been
counsel for the United States for the last
two years in cases arising under the Law
and treaty in connection with the fisheries
dispute and Angel is president of the
University of Michigan and has had ex-
peTience in international transactions.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05

sisted of the President and Mrs. Clevel-
and, Col. and Mrs. Lamont and two child
dren, Mr. Bryant and Mr.. Bishop. When
they arrived u. Baltimore, about 1000
people had assembled to welcome the
party. The president sat near the win
dow of the car and did not show himself
on the platform. The party will be at
sent from the city until October %, an
in the vacation will visit the princip
western cities,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
GREAT ENTERPRISES.
Work on the Sand Coulee Branch
to Begin N0nday-Two Bridges
This Fall-The Depot Def
initeIy Located.

As q result of the visit here of Presi
dents Hill and Broadwater Of the Mani
toba-M Montana Central system, the TRI-
BUNE is enabled to definitely
several important enterprises in which
Great Falls is specially interested. Col.
Broadwater informed us to-day that the
contract for the construction of the
sASD couLEE BRANCH
has been let to Smith & Allen and that
they Will begin work Monday next. About
seventy five teams will be put OF and as
the work is light the entire distance, th:..
will not be long in pushing it through to
completion. You may also say, if yaa
WISH" said the colonel, 'that the
WAGON BRIDGE
will be completed within the contract
time, that is that the entire structure will
be finished by February 1st, 1888. The
piers will be completed December / next.
The cement and tools left Townsend last
Monday and may be expected here any
day. The fiat beats upon which this ma
,erial is brought down will be used in car
rying stone from the auarries to the bridge
An extra large force of men will be en-
ployed, so as to complete the bridge with
in the time specified in the contract.
THE RAILROAD BRIDGE.
Mr.. Hill stated while here that the rail-
road would be into Great Falls-on this
side of the river, involving the completion
of the railroad bridge-by the 1st day OF
December, when the railing of the Sand
Coulee branch will begin. Work upon
the piers for the railroad bridge will be
commenced within a few days.
II DEPOT LOCATED.
During the visi, of Mr.. Hill and party
last July, it was determined to have the
depots in the park, but the exact location
was not fixed. Yesterday this matter was
looked after and.tbe decision reached to
locate the depot in the park, just south OF
Central avenue, and directly opposite the
new TRIBUNE office. We do not know
what influence the TRIBUNE building had
in the premises, but it is certain that the
conclusion reached suits us admirably;
aud it will be equally satisfactory to the
general public.
Doubtless other important matters
were also decided upon during the so.
iourn of the magnates. but there is"glorv
enough for one day." for Great Falls, in
the foregoing statements.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
To Be Built at Once.

BILLINGS, October Cummings Co,
contractors for the Rocky Fork & Cooke
City railroad, have shipped tools, supplies,
ETC., for the work and will begin opera
tions ut once. Teams and men are on. their
way from the Manitoba road to sublet
work. Proposals will he received at the
Grand hotel, this city, until Tuesday next.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-10-05
Sir Charles

HELENA, September 3o.-Sir Charles
Crawford, baronet, is now in the city, hav-
ing arrived from London a few days ago.
He is one of the directors of the Empire
mine. He gees to Wickes to-day with
Superintendent Sizer of the Empire and
later to Marysville and Empire.